SSS 1 Midterm History Quiz

What is one of the main aims of studying history according to the text?

• To learn about geography

• To prepare for exams

• To develop an understanding of human behavior

• To memorize dates and events

Which event is mentioned as part of Nigeria's historical context?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Benin massacre of 1897

• The American Revolution

What does the study of history help us to understand?

• Contemporary economic and political problems

• Only cultural practices

• Only political systems

• Only past wars

What is a significant limitation of oral sources mentioned in the text?

• They are always documented

• They are the only source of information

• They can be easily distorted

• They are always accurate

Which of the following is NOT a type of source of Nigerian history mentioned?

• Oral tradition

• Written sources

• Geographical materials

• Digital sources

What is one advantage of written sources over oral sources?

• They are easier to forget

• They are less prone to distortion

• They are always biased

• They are more abundant

What does archaeology study?

• Written documents

• Dug up materials

• Oral traditions

• Geographical data

Which of the following is a disadvantage of archaeology?

• It provides detailed information

• Many materials do not survive

• It is widely available

• It studies individuals

What type of materials does ethnographic research focus on?

• Cultural practices and beliefs

• Geographical data

• Physical artifacts

• Written documents

What is the significance of linguistic materials in history?

• They are the only source of information

• They help in understanding the origins of people

• They are less important than oral sources

• They are always accurate